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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language. The country's international code will change from NRU to NRO and its people will be known as dei-Naoero instead of Nauruan. Commonly known abroad by the pronunciation of Now-roo, the new name is spoken as Now-ero.

Anna King was sitting on a bench one afternoon outside her home on a busy street in Washington, D.C., scrolling on her phone when three National Guard members entered her front gate, confronted her and pushed her to the ground, tying her hands behind her back with zip ties. The incident, which happened on May 8, was caught on a Ring security camera.

DALLAS, Tex. — The wind is whistling through an enormous, dusty construction site, surrounded by highways, office towers and a sports arena. Inside, hundreds of workers are spending years — and some $700 million — building Goldman Sachs' big bet on the future of Wall Street. The New York investment bank plans to open this 800,000-square-foot campus in 2028, with space to eventually employ more than 5,000 local workers.

Five states hold primaries Tuesday, with competitive House and Senate races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington are all holding contests. A number of Democratic primaries are pitting congressional incumbents against progressive challengers. Redistricting efforts will also influence the races.

The Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District puts the high stakes for the party in the midterm elections on full display. The district is one of just 18 toss-up districts, making the Republican-held seat a top target for Democrats trying to retake the House. That's why it has attracted candidates including a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, a retired Navy Seal and William Lawrence, a co-founder of the climate activist group the Sunshine Movement.

The federal government dropped charges against three individuals in connection with damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, further weakening President Trump's argument that it was the work of vandals. Federal prosecutors moved to drop the vandalism case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn on Friday, abruptly changing course after arguing for months that he had taken a piece of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new $14 million lining.

Not everyone has access to a public pool. But a rural school district in California just pulled together funding for a new aquatic center so kids can learn to swim.

Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller should step aside before next week's ballot deadline. Copyright 2026 NPR

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